Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T20N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000086
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Benson Lake Road over Jones Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.